Read Family Obelisk - Cherry Hill, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 56.041 W 074° 59.504
18S E 500706 N 4420433
20-foot narrow, granite burial obelisk for the late 19th century to mid-20th century Read family can be found in the Colestown Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMDM6W
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This is part of a tandem of obelisks for the Read family. The obelisk is located on the northern part of the cemetery, close to Church Road. There are many names inscribed on the obelisk. A complete history of the family and individuals named on the obelisk can be found HERE. The first inscription is for April 18, 1886 For Isaac Stow and the last inscription date is January 5, 1984 for Ruth W. Read.

Date Created/Placed: April 18, 1886

Address:
Intersection of Church Road & Kings Highway 100 Kings Hwy N Cherry Hill, NJ 08002


Height: 20 feet

Illuminated: no

Website: [Web Link]

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